vt. 使困惑, 使仓皇失措, 打乱(计划等)

Disconcert \Dis`con*cert"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disconcerted};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Disconcerting}.] [Pref. dis- + concert: cf.
OF. desconcerter, F. d['e]concerter.]
1. To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into
disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the
plans of his enemy.

2. To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of;
to discompose; to abash.

The embrace disconcerted the daughter-in-law
somewhat, as the caresses of old gentlemen unshorn
and perfumed with tobacco might well do.
--Thackeray.

Syn: To discompose; derange; ruffle; confuse; disturb;
defeat; frustrate.


Disconcert \Dis`con*cert"\, n.
Want of concert; disagreement. --Sir W. Temple.